David Finlay’s Future: WWE Interest and NJPW Departure
Professional wrestler David Finlay is currently a free agent after his contract with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) expired last month, sparking significant interest from both WWE and NJPW. While WWE has initiated contact with the 32-year-old, he is not currently factored into their creative plans.
NJPW Farewell and Career Highlights
Finlay received a farewell at NJPW New Beginning in Osaka on February 10th, following his loss to Callum Newman, marking his last match with the promotion as of now. Fightful Select reports that NJPW is actively attempting to re-sign the former IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion.
Finlay joined NJPW in 2015 and has since achieved considerable success, winning multiple titles and participating in prominent feuds. He is also known for a match on AEW Dynamite against Adam Page.
WWE Contact and Current Status
Although WWE has expressed interest and made contact with Finlay, sources indicate he is not presently included in any creative storylines. WrestleZone confirms that there have been discussions, but no concrete plans are in place for his immediate involvement.
Background and Lineage
David Stephen Finlay, born May 16, 1993, in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany, is a fourth-generation professional wrestler. Wikipedia details his lineage, noting his father is Fit Finlay, his grandfather is Dave Finlay Sr., and he has a brother, Brogan Finlay. He received initial training from his father, Fit Finlay, and further development from Satoshi Kojima and the NJPW Dojo.
Past Accomplishments
Throughout his career, Finlay has held several championships, including:
- One-time IWGP Tag Team Champion (with Juice Robinson as FinJuice)
- Former NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Champion (with Ricochet and Satoshi Kojima)
- Former NEVER Openweight Champion
- Inaugural IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion (with a reign becoming the longest in the title’s history)
- 2025 New Japan Cup winner
From 2023-2026, NJPW recognized Finlay as the fifth and final leader of Bullet Club, where he led the War Dogs sub-group.
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